If you participate in winter activities such as Ice or Snow Climbing, Backcountry Telemark or Tour Skiing, Ski Mountaineering or Snowshoe in the backcountry, you want to know what AIARE Level 1 training can do for you. If you want to become a Backcountry Winter Leader this class is required for certification of all DG Backcountry winter trip leaders after September 30, 2011. Field days will be held IN AVLANCHE TERRAIN. Probe techniques and beacons will be used as components of Companion Rescue. Students need to have their own beacon, shovel, probe; rental of the avalanche package may be made from local gear retailers.

“Decision Making in Avalanche Terrain”Level 1 is a 3 day/24 hour introduction to avalanche hazard management that:• Provides a basic understanding of avalanches• Describes a framework for decision making and risk management in avalanche terrain• Focuses on identifying the right questions, rather than on providing “answers”• Gives lessons and exercises that are practically oriented, useful, and applicable in the field